Created Thursday, Jun 24th 2021 19:41Z, last updated Thursday, Jun 24th 2021 19:41Z
An Ikar Boeing 737-900, registration VP-BZV performing flight
IK-657 from Krasnojarsk to Sochi (Russia) with 178 passengers and 7 crew, was enroute at FL340 about 100nm northwest of Novosibirsk (Russia) when the crew received a forward cargo smoke indication and decided to divert to Novosibirsk. The aircraft descended to FL070 and entered a hold after the indication ceased. The aircraft subsequently landed safely on runway 16 about 60 minutes after leaving FL340. Emergency services did not find any trace of fire, heat or smoke.
West Siberia's Transport investigation office reported they are looking into the occurrence, a replacement aircraft will take the passengers to Sochi.
